Dundee

Scotland's hottest (or at least sunniest!) city, Dundee, is a dynamic and compact city that's becoming a modern wonder. Not only is it a UNESCO City of Design, but it's home to the V&A Dundee, the world's only V&A museum outside of London.

This is a city with science, historic ships and museums for kids (and big kids), plenty of culture with theatres, arts centres and cool bars for grown-ups, and walking routes past interesting architecture for everyone who visits. Find out why Dundee is a great city to visit, and plan your trip now.

12 things to do in Dundee

Get planning what you'll see and do in the city and beyond and explore some of Dundee's top attractions.

Map of Dundee

Accommodation in Dundee

From 5-star luxury at a city centre hotel to a self-catering break on the outskirts right by the countryside, there's a great choice of accommodation in Dundee. This UNESCO City of Design should definitely be the next city you visit!

V&A Dundee Opens Its Doors

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One of the world’s most anticipated cultural attractions has officially opened its doors to welcome in visitors. A creative hub boasting world-class design features, the V&A Dundee is home to an incredible celebration of innovation and design, spread throughout spectacular galleries and exhibitions.

There are many fascinating and unique aspects of this astonishing museum, but here are just six facts that will give you a flavour of what to expect!

Plan a trip to Dundee and beyond

Dundee Travel Information

How to get to Dundee

Whether you'd prefer to journey by train, coach, plane or car, Dundee is very straightforward to travel to. You can currently fly from London Stansted to Dundee Airport, or by rail from many train stations in Scotland, England and Wales via Glasgow or Edinburgh. By road, it takes around an hour and a half to reach Dundee from either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

How to get around Dundee

Dundee is fairly compact, and it's easy to get to most places on foot. You can also take advantage of the local bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach, with buses departing regularly from High Street to Broughty Ferry. There are taxi hire companies and car rentals, too.

Get to know Dundee

You can find out more about where to visit in Dundee, what's on in the city, and more ideas on how to have the perfect break to Dundee.